Boil 1/4 pounds shelled hazelnuts (1 quart) in water to cover for 1/2 an hour. Drain.

Blend nuts in electric blender, one cup at a time with a generous 1/2 cup milk each time, to a smooth paste.

:- Use a total of 2/4 cups milk.

Blend in electric blender 1/2 cup boiling water, 1/4 cup sugar and 3 egg yolks.

Pour into 2 ice-cube trays and freeze.

:- This makes a soft ice cream.